Dr. Michelle Turnbough , LCPC

Dr. Michelle Turnbough, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), is an Illinois-based therapist with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, panic and post-traumatic stress, workplace difficulties, and young adult issues.

Her therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and solution-focused, drawing on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused approaches. Dr. Turnbough partners with individuals, couples, families, and young adults to clarify goals, develop practical coping skills, and strengthen resilience. She emphasizes respect and dignity in every interaction and uses collaborative methods to help clients build healthier thinking patterns and more effective behaviors.

Combining experience with a compassionate presence, Dr. Turnbough helps people navigate difficult transitions and regain a sense of agency. Her focus is on supporting clients to identify meaningful change and to move toward a more empowered, purposeful life.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Clear Tools

Dr. Turnbough uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's priorities guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals and set the pace for change.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people build practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns. For those affected by traumatic events, she integrates trauma-focused therapy to address the impact of past experiences and to develop strategies for stabilization and recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Turnbough works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts tools over time as progress is made.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and communication styles so clients can engage in therapy in ways that feel most comfortable and practical for them.